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$57+ Cheap flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu (PEN - BKI)

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PEN — BKI
Apr 13 — Apr 201
Mon 4/13
Mon 4/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Penang Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in August or November, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 14, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/236:00 pm
PEN
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Thu 4/309:15 pm
BKI
-
PEN
Nonstop2h 40m
AirAsia
Deal found 3/9$109
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/166:00 pm
PEN
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Sun 4/199:15 pm
BKI
-
PEN
Nonstop2h 40m
AirAsia
Deal found 3/10$111
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/78:10 am
PEN
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Tue 4/149:15 pm
BKI
-
PEN
Nonstop2h 40m
AirAsia
Deal found 3/10$119
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/76:45 am
PEN
-
BKI
1 stop5h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/99:15 pm
BKI
-
PEN
Nonstop2h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$122
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/78:10 am
PEN
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Fri 4/109:15 pm
BKI
-
PEN
Nonstop2h 40m
AirAsia
Deal found 3/10$123
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/78:10 am
PEN
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Thu 4/99:15 pm
BKI
-
PEN
Nonstop2h 40m
AirAsia
Deal found 3/10$124
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/102:35 pm
PEN
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Fri 4/1711:30 am
BKI
-
PEN
Nonstop2h 40m
AirAsia
Deal found 3/13$125
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/166:00 pm
PEN
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/1910:10 am
BKI
-
PEN
1 stop12h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/86:00 pm
PEN
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Wed 4/159:15 pm
BKI
-
PEN
Nonstop2h 40m
AirAsia
Deal found 3/10$128
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/76:45 am
PEN
-
BKI
1 stop26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/1411:30 am
BKI
-
PEN
Nonstop2h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$130

Find flight deals from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Penang (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$109
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$57
(Booking.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$115

Good one-way deal

$52 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

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Quickest round-trip

PenangKota Kinabalu

PEN - BKI

PENBKI

Penang Intl

Mon 4/13

6:00 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 4/17

9:15 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$123

PenangKota Kinabalu

PEN - BKI

PENBKI

Penang Intl

Wed 7/22

6:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop4h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 7/25

9:15 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$147

PenangKota Kinabalu

PEN - BKI

PENBKI

Penang Intl

Fri 4/17

12:55 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 5/11

9:15 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$149

PenangKota Kinabalu

PEN - BKI

PENBKI

Penang Intl

Wed 7/1

2:30 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 7/4

4:30 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$161

PenangKota Kinabalu

PEN - BKI

PENBKI

Penang Intl

Thu 5/28

6:00 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 6/8

9:15 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$161

PenangKota Kinabalu

PEN - BKI

PENBKI

Penang Intl

Sat 3/28

7:30 am-10:30 am

1 stop27h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/31

10:30 am-5:20 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$166

PenangKota Kinabalu

PEN - BKI

PENBKI

Penang Intl

Sun 4/5

7:05 am-11:55 am

1 stop4h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 4/8

9:15 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$169

PenangKota Kinabalu

PEN - BKI

PENBKI

Penang Intl

Thu 5/28

6:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop4h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 6/8

10:30 am-11:45 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$171

PenangKota Kinabalu

PEN - BKI

PENBKI

Penang Intl

Fri 4/17

10:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop24h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 5/11

10:30 am-5:20 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$183
Cheapest one-way

PenangKota Kinabalu

PEN - BKI

PENBKI

Penang Intl

Tue 4/14

6:45 am-3:35 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$63

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Deals found on 3/9

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Compare providers for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Penang to Kota Kinabalu in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Penang-Kota Kinabalu flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Penang-Kota Kinabalu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Penang-Kota Kinabalu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Penang-Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Penang-Kota Kinabalu flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Penang with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

How far ahead should I book a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu is 82 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu (average of $54). Flying from Penang to Kota Kinabalu in February is currently the most expensive (average of $79). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PEN to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 14, 2026.

When flying from Penang to Kota Kinabalu, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 20% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated March 14, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu, such as AirAsia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
229 reviews

Entertainment

5.8

Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Food

6.4

Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
229 reviews
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
229 reviews

Entertainment

5.8

Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Food

6.4

Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    You will need to book a flight from Penang Intl to Kota Kinabalu if you want to fly from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. At least 2 different airlines have flights from Penang Intl (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) on a regular basis. There are 2 flights to Kota Kinabalu from the Penang airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from PEN to BKI to be around 2h 50m.

  • How popular is this Penang to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

    Flights from Penang Intl to Kota Kinabalu have been viewed 21 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    AirAsia and Batik Air can get you from Penang to Kota Kinabalu in just under 2h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 55m. Penang and Kota Kinabalu are separated by a distance of 1085 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Penang to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu round-trip from $64. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is AirAsia. Users have found that Firefly is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Penang to Kota Kinabalu one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $36 on Malaysia Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include AirAsia from $38 and Firefly from $42 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu? While on average our users pay $88, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $52. The most popular route (Penang Intl - Kota Kinabalu), is priced around $91.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Penang to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Penang to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu (average of $54). Flying from Penang to Kota Kinabalu in February is currently the most expensive (average of $79). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FireflyCheapest$64Average$87FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
AirAsiaCheapest$73Average$117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%

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